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Kerrie McMahon's London Marathon run for fibromyalgia
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- Published on Friday, 27 April 2018 15:25
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Kerrie run the London marathon 2018 and raised £668 for FMA UK. Kerrie told us: ‘’I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia nearly 3 years ago, but too be honest I think I am very lucky compared to other friends I know who suffer with this. I have always dreamt of doing the London Marathon and after 5 years of entering the ballot I finally got accepted for the 2018. To be honest I wasn’t able to get very much training in due to time and being on & off unwell, so just decided to take the plunge and give it my best shot. I admit a couple of times I nearly threw the towel in as the pain was starting to get very bad but didn’t want to let anyone down, especially FMA UK, so finally after a long 7:39 hours I finally crossed the finish line and received my medal I have always wanted.’’
We say well done to Kerrie!
To donate visit Kerrie’s JustGiving Page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/kerrie-mcmahon2
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Our professionally printed Information pack on fibromyalgia can be found here to view. You will also receive a free copy on request. We also have a booklet for young people with fibromyalgia that you can obtain on request and will be on the website soon.
FMA UK has recently changed some of its telephone numbers for helplines and groups. Please check here for more information on the New Contact Numbers if required.
FMA UK offers a range of support and information including:
- National Helpline 0300 999 3333 (10am - 4pm Mon - Fri)
- Benefits Helpline 0300 999 0055 (10am - 12pm Mon, Wed and Fri)
- Complimentary information booklets for doctors and other professionals (fully referenced)
- Books and videos
- Website Contacts with legal specialists
- Conferences
- Local support group and helpline contacts
The charity is run by volunteers, most of whom have fibromyalgia.
If your Health Care Professional needs some education in fibromyalgia you can request that an FMA UK Health Professionals Pack is sent out to them. All we need is the name of the Health CareProfessional and the address of their practice. We will then send a pack to their surgery addressed from us to them.
You can request a medical pack using this form.
You can find a Support Group near you by contacting the Regional Coordinator for your area. If there does not happen to be a support group near you then maybe you can join with some other members and set one up. Support groups provide a social benefit as well as the opportunity to share tips on coping with fibro. They come in all shapes and sizes and we are often told how they have helped people.
